News Summary
Cousins Maine Lobster is celebrating the grand opening of its food truck in Grand Rapids on April 26. This marks the brand’s 85th location and coincides with its 13th anniversary. The event, hosted at Speciation Cellars, will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and popular menu items like lobster rolls and tacos. Operated by three friends, this launch follows their previous success in Detroit and signals expansion plans in the Midwest.
Grand Rapids Welcomes Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
Grand Rapids is set to celebrate the launch of Cousins Maine Lobster’s latest food truck on April 26, marking an important milestone for the popular brand. This new addition not only represents the company’s 85th location but also coincides with the 13th anniversary of Cousins Maine Lobster, which was founded in 2012.
The grand opening event will be hosted at Speciation Cellars, located at 928 Wealthy St. SE, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to a festive day, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and various celebratory activities.
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Franchise Partnership
The Grand Rapids food truck is operated by a trio of longtime friends and business partners: Hussein (Hank) Kdouh, Muhammed (Moe) Zahr, and Rabih Zahr. This marks their second venture after successfully launching a food truck in Detroit in 2022. Excitingly, they also plan to expand their operations further with a fourth truck slated to open in Kalamazoo in June.
Company Growth and Expansion Plans
Cousins Maine Lobster gained national recognition following an appearance on the popular TV show Shark Tank, where founders Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis successfully secured a $55,000 investment. Since its inception, the brand has grown to encompass over 45 food trucks and four brick-and-mortar locations across the country, all serving high-quality, wild-caught Maine lobster sourced from the Gulf of Maine.
The company’s expansion strategy is focused on areas with a strong demand for seafood, and Grand Rapids is the latest addition to this growing network. The franchise has ambitions to target more regions throughout the Midwest, reflecting the increasing popularity of their offerings.
Event Logistics and Accessibility
For those wishing to attend the grand opening event, parking will be available both at Speciation Cellars and in nearby locations to accommodate guests. Attendees can find more updates about events and locations by following Cousins Maine Lobster on social media platforms, particularly Facebook.
The opening of the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck in Grand Rapids is an exciting development for seafood lovers in the area and promises a delightful culinary experience featuring some of the best Maine lobster delicacies in the market.
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- Crain’s Grand Rapids
- Wikipedia: Food Truck
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
- Google Search: Cousins Maine Lobster
- WZZM13
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Seafood
- WGRD
- Google News: Food Trucks Grand Rapids
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